Hi Im Bruce Beard

http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html
Maryland Gun Laws." http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html . N.p., May 1998. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html

1. Applications for a permit to carry a hand gun can be made through the secretary of the state police
2. The applicant must be 18 years old
3. Have not been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment
4. Has not been committed within the previous ten years to any juvenile detention center for longer than one year
5. Has not based on the results of investigation, exhibited a propensity for violence or instability
6. Is not an addict or an alcoholic nor has ever been convicted of a narcotics offence
7. Has based on the results of an investigation “Good and substantial reason” to carry a hand gun, including finding that the permit is “necessary as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger”
8. Secretary may charge $70 non-refundable upon beginning the application process
9. $50 renewal fee
10. $5 fingerprint fee
11. Permit is valid for 2 years
12. Permit expires on last day of holders birth month
13. Permit holder must carry permit at all times that they have the weapon on their person
14. Unlawful for a person to carry under the influence of drugs or alcohol
15. Out of state permits are not honored
16. Antique fire arms (manufactured before 1898) are exempt
17. If a person has spent more than 30 consecutive days in any institution for treatment of a mental disorder must provide a physicians certificate certifying that he is capable of possessing a hand gun.
18. Most Maryland dealers who are licensed by the state police routinely await the approval even after the required 7 days.
19. An enclosed holster is any holster with a flap or strap to secure the handgun
20. Rifles and shot guns being transported in a vehicle must be unloaded
21. It is a crime to wear or carry openly any rifle or shotgun with the intent or purpose of unlawfully injuring any person
22. It is unlawful for any person without any permit to wear or carry a handgun, openly or concealed.
23. It is unlawful to knowingly transport a handgun in any vehicle traveling on public roads, highways, waterways or airways
24. Federal, and Maryland state or local law enforcement officers generally are exempt
25. Sheriffs and their deputies are exempted only while on active assignment engaged in law enforcement and only with the respect to handguns which they are duly authorized to wear, carry, or transport as part of their official equipment
26. Law enforcement officers from other states are exempt only while on official assignment
27. No violation is committed by any person who can demonstrate that the handgun is being carried, worn or transported
28. Too or from a place of legal purchase or sale/repair shop
29. Between such persons bona fide residence or between his residence and place of business
30. While engaged in or traveling to and from a target shoot
31. By a bona fide gun collector who is moving any part or all of his gun collection from place to place for exhibition whether it be private or public
32. No permit is required to possess a rifle or shotgun
33. Possession of a handgun is prohibited by any person who:
34. Has been convicted of a crime of violence
35. Has been convicted of a violation of the Maryland Pistol Law
36. Is a fugitive from justice
37. Is a habitual drunkard
38. Is an addict or habitual user of narcotics
39. Suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violent behavior
40. It is unlawful to possess, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or receive a so-called “Assault pistol”
41. After June 1, 1994, It is unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or transfer, or receive any firearm magazine (except a tube magazine for a .22) that will hold more than 20 rounds.0

http://paopencarry.org/
Pennsylvania Open Carry." http://paopencarry.org/. N.p., Mar. 2012. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html

1. In PA anyone 18 years old and older can openly carry a firearm if they are not prohibited by law.
2. They may carry anywhere in public without a license except in a vehicle, Philadelphia, or where prohibited specifically by statute
3. Open carry in a vehicle requires a valid PA license to carry (LTFC)
4. Open carry in Philadelphia requires a LTFC
5. Carrying concealed (with LTFC) or openly in establishments that serve alcohol is allowed in PA
6. Advantages of open carry:
7. Tactics. Quicker access to your defensive weapon
8. Deterrent, most criminals seek easy or weak prey
9. Comfort. Open carry can be more comfortable in many situations and climates
10. Political activism
11. Disadvantages to open carrying:
12. People know your armed
13. Your firearm is easier to be taken from you
14. Harassment
15. Do businesses allow open carry:
16. Some allow open carry some do not, some require concealed but not open
17. Some allow only police to carry
18. Businesses are private property and they have the right to allow or disallow any behavior they please.
19. Unfortunately most businesses do not post their rules
20. Particularly on firearms
21. Is open carry a good idea:
22. It is a question for each individual to answer for them selves
23. Will I be harassed by the law enforcement even if I am legally open carrying:
24. Some police officers will give you a hard time over open carrying.
25. They may not know or understand the law or may have a personal disagreement with open carry
26. There is nothing that police can do to keep from open carrying legally
27. Will I get funny looks if I open carry:
28. Some areas yes, other areas you will get the occasional “Double take” type of look
29. Will I get harassed by the general public for open carry:
30. Reports from open carriers across the state indicate that harassment by the general public is a rare occurrence
31. What do I say if someone asks me “Why” I am open carrying:
32. This is a personal issue, You have to come up with your own response
33. Why would anyone open carry when it will likely scare people